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EPISODE · Nov 4, 2025 · 27 MIN

S3 E1: Shobna Gulati and Hugh Dennis talk The Importance of Being Earnest

from The Delfont Mackintosh Theatres Podcast · host Delfont Mackintosh Theatres

Get ready for a star-studded start to Series 3 of the Delfont Mackintosh podcast. For our highly anticipated first episode, we are thrilled to welcome two big names of British stage and screen – Shobna Gulati and Hugh Dennis.Shobna, best known for her role as Sunita in Coronation Street, and Hugh, star of Outnumbered and Mock the Week,  currently star alongside each other in a critically acclaimed production of Oscar Wilde's timeless comedic masterpiece, The Importance of Being Earnest. We sit down with them to delve into their experiences of bringing this classic play to life, discussing everything from their interpretations of Wilde’s iconic characters to joys of performing such beloved material on stage.Tune in to hear exclusive insights into their careers, their collaborative chemistry, and what makes The Importance of Being Earnest a play that continues to resonate with modern audiences. This episode promises to be a fascinating conversation.

Get ready for a star-studded start to Series 3 of the Delfont Mackintosh podcast. For our highly anticipated first episode, we are thrilled to welcome two big names of British stage and screen – Shobna Gulati and Hugh Dennis.Shobna, best known for her role as Sunita in Coronation Street, and Hugh, star of Outnumbered and Mock the Week,  currently star alongside each other in a critically acclaimed production of Oscar Wilde's timeless comedic masterpiece, The Importance of Being Earnest. We sit down with them to delve into their experiences of bringing this classic play to life, discussing everything from their interpretations of Wilde’s iconic characters to joys of performing such beloved material on stage.Tune in to hear exclusive insights into their careers, their collaborative chemistry, and what makes The Importance of Being Earnest a play that continues to resonate with modern audiences. This episode promises to be a fascinating conversation.

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